

For all the company's faults, it certainly turned out a good product in Picture It. Intrusion aside, however, Picture It is our top choice for both novices and more ambitious experimenters. Our only major complaint: Microsoft sticks in occasional and irritating self-promotional ads. This easy-to-use photo editor packs a variety of editing tools, such as brightness, tint, and red-eye adjustment, and tops it all off with a sterling help system that includes animation and a manual.

